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🧠 NHS Talking Therapies service.
📝 Supporting those aged 16+ registered with a Birmingham based GP
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04/11/2025

💙 It’s Movember, let’s talk about men’s health! 💙

Movember is all about raising awareness for men’s mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. By growing a moustache, getting active, or simply starting conversations, we can change the face of men’s health.

How can you can help make a difference?
Grow a mo and spark conversations
Get active and move for men’s health
Donate to support vital programs
Share the message with friends and family

Remember, you are not alone. If you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, or just need someone to talk to, Birmingham Healthy Minds is here for confidential support. Reach out to our talking therapies service, we’re here to listen, guide, and help.

Let’s make this Movember count. Every action matters. 💙
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28/10/2025

🖤💛❤️ Black History Month Spotlight
This month we proudly celebrate the leadership, dedication, and impact of our incredible Service Manager. A true example of Black excellence in action.
From driving service innovation to uplifting our team, their contributions inspire us every day. 🙌🏾

✨ Commitment. Culture. Community.

22/10/2025

Let’s talk about Phobias💬
Phobias are more than just everyday fears, they are intense, persistent anxieties about specific objects or situations that can seriously affect daily life. 😟 From heights and spiders to social situations and flying, phobias can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
The good news! Phobias are treatable! Therapy methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy can help you understand and manage these fears. 💪✨
If you or someone you know struggles with a phobia, remember: facing your fears with the right support can lead to lasting change. 🌟
If you experience a phobia or your phobia is impacting on your mood, life or mental health we can help! We are here to support you and can help you overcome your fears.

Please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.

15/10/2025

Let’s talk about OCD.🧠💬

OCD is often misunderstood, it’s not just about being neat or washing your hands.
That’s why we put together this post to help clear up some of the myths out there.
Swipe through to test your knowledge and learn the truth behind what OCD really is (and what it isn’t).

Whether you live with OCD or want to better understand it, awareness is the first step toward compassion and change. 💙

If you have OCD or think you have OCD, we are here to help.

Please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.

13/10/2025

🧠 OCD Awareness Post 🧠
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is more than just being neat or liking things a certain way. It’s a mental health condition that involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that people feel driven to perform to reduce anxiety.
💬 Many people with OCD know their thoughts aren’t logical, but the fear and discomfort they feel are very real. Imagine your brain constantly warning you that something terrible might happen unless you do a specific action—like checking the door 20 times or washing your hands until they’re raw.
🚪 OCD can affect relationships, work, and daily life. Some people avoid places, people, or situations that trigger their obsessions. Others feel isolated, ashamed, or misunderstood.
💡 Awareness matters. Compassion matters. Treatment helps.
OCD is treatable with therapy (like CBT and ERP), medication, and support. If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out is a brave and important step.
Please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.

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10/10/2025

10th October is World Mental Health Day 🌍 Today we thought we would share our tips on staying well and looking after your mental health.

1. Spend time in nature 🌳 – even a walk in your local area can help improve your mood and reduce symptoms of stress.
2. Connect with others 👯‍♀️ – talking with people helps build a sense of belonging and reduces loneliness.
3. Move your body 🏃🏻‍♀️ – it doesn’t have to be anything big, start small and try find something you enjoy.
4. Get enough sleep😴 – see our previous post for help improving your sleep.
5. Eat a balanced diet 🍎 – Making sure we are getting enough of everything can improve our energy levels and positively effect our mood.
6. Plan things to look forward to 📆 – having fun things to look forward to can help us cope with difficult situations. This can be something small such as a cup of tea or watching your favourite TV programme.
7. Set small goals ✅ – Setting small achievable goals helps to improve wellbeing and stops things feeling so overwhelming.
8. Practice mindfulness 💆🏻‍♀️ – being present in the moment stops us from worrying and overthinking.
9. Reach out for support 📞 – You are not alone and there are people that can help.

Talking about our mental health is one of the best ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing, whether that be with someone you trust or with a mental health professional. Today, we are encouraging everyone to come together to talk about mental health.

If you’re dealing with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression and would like support in improving your mental health, don’t hesitate to reach out. One of our team can carry out a supportive assessment to see how we can help 💬💚

Please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
Alternatively, you can ask your GP to refer you.

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26/09/2025

Let’s talk about self-esteem and how it links to mental health 💭💛
Self-esteem is the way you think and feel about yourself, your overall sense of self-worth or value. When it’s low, you might feel unworthy, doubt your abilities, or believe you’re not good enough.
This can lead to being overly self-critical, anxious, and struggling in relationships. It can have a deep impact on your mental health 🧠
🧩 How it links to mental health:
Low self-esteem is closely connected to anxiety, depression, and emotional burnout. Constant self-criticism can create a cycle that affects your mood, motivation, and how you interact with others.
🌱 Where does it come from?
Low self-esteem is usually shaped by early life experiences, social feedback, and how we speak to ourselves. It’s rarely caused by just one thing.
Here are 5 common causes:
🔹 Childhood Criticism – Lack of praise or constant judgment
🔹 Bullying & Comparison – Feeling excluded or “less than”
🔹 Difficult Family Dynamics – Blame, pressure, or emotional neglect
🔹 Societal Pressures – Unrealistic standards & social media
🔹 Negative Self-Talk – That harsh inner voice we all struggle with
✨ The good news? Self-esteem can be rebuilt. Awareness is the first step and support make a difference.
Check our post for 6 ways to boost and begin to rebuild self-esteem.
If you’re dealing with anxiety or depression and think your self-esteem is part of it, don’t hesitate to reach out. One of our team can carry out a supportive assessment to see how we can help 💬💚
Please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525

02/09/2025

Did you know that here at Birmingham Healthy Minds, we offer a range of different services?
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
🌧️ Feeling low or struggling with your mood? IPT might help.
IPT is a time-limited and structured therapy, usually delivered over 16 weekly sessions. It’s primarily aimed at people experiencing low mood (depression) as their main difficulty.
IPT helps you explore how current relationship difficulties may be affecting your emotional wellbeing and how your mental health, in turn, impacts your relationships with family, friends, or partners.
The therapy focuses on four key areas:
• Relationship problems
• Major life changes (known as role transitions)
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Unprocessed or complex grief
By working through these issues, IPT supports you in improving both your relationships and your overall emotional wellbeing.
🌱 We know that meaningful relationships and strong connections with others are powerful protective factors against depression and play a vital role in keeping us emotionally well.
If you’re experiencing low mood, can relate to one of the challenges above, and feel you could benefit from support, please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
One of our team will complete a thorough assessment with you to understand your needs and determine the most suitable type of support, this may be IPT, another therapy we offer such as CBT, or a referral to a more specialist service if appropriate.
✨ Our goal is to ensure you receive the support that’s right for your individual situation.

26/08/2025

Did you know that here at Birmingham Healthy Minds, we offer a range of different services?
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Counselling for Depression (CFD).
🌿 Struggling to make sense of difficult emotions or life events? CFD may be able to help.
Counselling for Depression is a NICE-recommended treatment offered within NHS Talking Therapies. It’s a client-led approach that provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the emotional impact of life experiences that may have triggered or contributed to depression.
CFD uses a person-centred experiential approach, a humanistic therapy grounded in empathy, emotional exploration, and genuine connection. The therapist walks alongside the client, helping them to explore underlying feelings, discover new meanings, and move toward positive change.
This therapy can support individuals who:
• Want to better understand themselves
• Feel overwhelmed by emotion
• Are adjusting to significant life changes
• Are seeking clarity during difficult decisions
• Are processing grief or loss
• Are learning to accept a life that feels less than “ideal”
• Want to explore or understand emotional responses (their own or others’)
🌱 CFD focuses on emotional growth and healing through connection because understanding ourselves more deeply can be a powerful step toward feeling better.
If any of this resonates with you and you’d like to access support, please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
One of our team will complete a thorough assessment with you to understand your needs and decide the most suitable type of support, this may be CFD, another modality such as CBT, or a more specialist service if appropriate. This ensures you receive the right therapy for your individual situation.

19/08/2025

Did you know that here at Birmingham Healthy Minds, we offer a range of services? This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT).
Ever notice how some emotional or relationship problems seem to repeat over and over?
DIT is a structured, time-limited therapy designed to help you understand these repeating patterns in how you relate to others.
DIT explores how these patterns might be connected to experiences from your childhood and how they show up in your current relationships whether with family, friends, or partners. By bringing these patterns into awareness, DIT helps you break free from old habits that keep causing pain or conflict.
For example:
Someone who was repeatedly rejected by their parents might stop thinking about how painful this was and start avoiding close relationships as a way to protect themselves. As an adult, they might withdraw from others, feeling safer alone and not having to depend on anyone. While this helps them feel protected, it can also lead to loneliness and depression.
DIT provides a safe space to talk about these feelings and patterns. Through therapy, they can begin to understand why they push people away and start building healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
It’s especially helpful if you’re struggling with emotional difficulties or relationship issues that feel stuck or repetitive. Through therapy, you’ll gain clearer insight into yourself and healthier ways to connect with others.

If you are experiencing low mood or anxiety as a result of your relationship patterns and feel you could benefit from support, please visit our website for referral details:
🔗 https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds/
📞 Call us directly on: 0121 301 2525
One of our team will complete a thorough assessment with you to understand your needs and decide the most suitable type of support, this may be DIT, another modality such as CBT, or a more specialist service if appropriate. This ensures you receive the right therapy for your individual situation.

12/08/2025

Today is a great day to pause and ask yourself:
How am I really feeling?
Mental health isn’t just about crisis, it’s about everyday care. Whether you're thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, your feelings are valid and worth acknowledging.
🌟 Today’s Reminder:
You don’t need a special occasion to prioritize your mental well-being. A short walk, a deep breath, a kind word, or reaching out to someone you trust can make a big difference.
💬 Take Action:
• Check in with a friend
• Journal your thoughts
• Practice a moment of mindfulness
• Celebrate small wins
Let’s keep normalizing mental health conversations—today and every day.
MentalHealthMatters

07/08/2025

🌳 Curious Why Your Mind Keeps Returning to the Same Thoughts?
Let’s Explore How Your Beliefs Shape You 🌳
Think of your belief system like a tree — with roots, branches, and leaves representing different levels of thoughts.
🌱 Roots (Core Beliefs): These are the foundation — deep-rooted assumptions about ourselves, the world, and others. They form early in life and influence everything we think and do. For example, beliefs like “I am worthless” or “The world is dangerous” shape how we see ourselves and our environment.
🌿 Branches (Rules & Assumptions): These grow from our core beliefs. They are the rules we live by and assumptions we make to protect ourselves. For instance, “If I don’t try, I can’t fail” or “I should be better at this.”
🍃 Leaves (Daily Thoughts): These are the surface thoughts we have every day, like “I can’t do this” or “I did a rubbish job.” They reflect the deeper beliefs and rules we’ve developed over time.
✨ Read on for a deeper explanation and an example of how this all connects…
✨ Therapy helps you understand how your thoughts are connected to emotions and behaviours, and by recognising and challenging these beliefs — a key part of CBT — it can lead to lasting positive change and support your mental wellbeing.
📍 If you're experiencing low mood or anxiety which keeps showing up, Birmingham Healthy Minds is here to help.
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📞 Call us on: 0121 301 2525
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15 Shenley Fields Drive
Birmingham
B311XH

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Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441213012525

Website

http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/birmingham-healthy-minds

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